Overseas Pakistanis sent $41.58 billion in workers’ remittances during fiscal year 2025-26, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. The annual inflow increased by 8.5 percent compared with the previous fiscal year. The higher remittances strengthened Pakistan’s foreign exchange position and supported the national economy. The State Bank said June remittances were $770 million lower […]
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Trump cites ‘unity’ at NATO summit, progress on defence spending
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters there had been “tremendous unity” at the NATO summit in Turkey and also promised to increase US defense production. “They (European nations) want the American equipment, because it works better,” Trump told a press conference. “I provided other leaders with an update on the steps we’re taking […]
Trump targets Spain over NATO spending
US President Donald Trump said he wants to halt trade with Spain, citing Madrid’s defence spending and disagreements over NATO commitments. His remarks signal a further deterioration in relations between Washington and one of its European allies. The comments could affect US-EU trade discussions and intensify tensions within the NATO alliance. Speaking ahead of the […]
Saudi Arabia unveils package visa to simplify international travel
Saudi Arabia has launched the pilot phase of its new package visa, introducing an integrated travel system that allows eligible international visitors to obtain a visa as part of a complete travel booking. The initiative combines flight reservations, hotel accommodation and visa processing into a single, streamlined service designed to make travel planning easier and […]
Tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz as Iran mourns Khamenei
A liquefied natural gas tanker caught fire early Tuesday after a projectile struck its port side while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz near Limah, Oman. British military officials said the vessel was heading toward the Gulf of Oman when the attack happened, while authorities confirmed there was no environmental damage and launched an investigation […]
China raises Nanning flood emergency
Chinese authorities raised the highest flood emergency alert in Nanning on Monday as Typhoon Maysak brought extremely heavy rainfall to the region. Rising rivers and reservoirs prompted officials to activate the city’s top-level flood response. The alert affects nearly nine million residents in the capital of China’s Guangxi region. According to Chinese state media, authorities […]
India’s IWT move threatens Pakistan: WAPDA
Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Lt Gen (r) Muhammad Saeed has warned that India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) poses a serious long-term threat to Pakistan’s water security. He said the move creates uncertainty over river flows that underpin the country’s agriculture, energy production, and economy. The WAPDA chief described the […]
Badakhshan conflict exposes Taliban internal divisions
A reported dispute over control of mineral resources has intensified in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, with local commander Juma Khan Fateh refusing to surrender to the Taliban authorities. According to Afghan media reports, the standoff has exposed growing tensions within Taliban ranks. The reported confrontation could further destabilise security in the resource-rich province. Reports said differences […]
AJK officials accuse banned committee of violence
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Information Secretary Muhammad Rashid Hanif accused a banned action committee of carrying out violent activities, attacking police, and raising slogans against the state and its institutions. Speaking at a press conference in Muzaffarabad, he alleged the group’s actions caused widespread disruption and significant financial losses. Authorities also urged the public […]
Rupee gains three paisa against dollar
The Rupee on Friday appreciated by 03 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 278.12, compared to the previous day’s closing of Rs 278.15. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market were recorded at Rs 279.00 and […]